Curriculum Leader of English
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8PG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 04583208-0d60-4e8c-83a3-20189da88d26 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Curriculum Leader of English. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to provide strong leadership that results in a English Department which provides first class teaching and learning opportunities for both students and staff, instigates and develops innovative approaches to English that will stimulate all students to achieve their full potential and ensure the delivery of high-quality provision in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Potential applicants should have:
• A good honours degree in a directly related subject and Qualified Teacher Status.
• A strong track record of teaching English with evidence of securing excellent outcomes and raising student achievement.
• In-depth knowledge of current curriculum developments and effective teaching and learning strategies in English.
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop others, with a commitment to high standards, innovation and continuous improvement.
• A passion for education and a commitment to making a positive difference to students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Curriculum Leader of English. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to provide strong leadership that results in a English Department which provides first class teaching and learning opportunities for both students and staff, instigates and develops innovative approaches to English that will stimulate all students to achieve their full potential and ensure the delivery of high-quality provision in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Potential applicants should have:
• A good honours degree in a directly related subject and Qualified Teacher Status.
• A strong track record of teaching English with evidence of securing excellent outcomes and raising student achievement.
• In-depth knowledge of current curriculum developments and effective teaching and learning strategies in English.
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop others, with a commitment to high standards, innovation and continuous improvement.
• A passion for education and a commitment to making a positive difference to students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.